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HV08 VDY

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 103,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 100,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 73,372 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2017 67,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 60,880 miles

Offside Rear nail intyre

Pass 23 May 2015 51,933 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,416 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,808 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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HV08 VDY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV08 VDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV08 VDY registered?

HV08 VDY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is HV08 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 VDY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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